Best - in - class CO2 emissions of just 89 g / km and combined
cycle fuel economy of only 3.8 l / 100 km offer customers significant, pan-European tax incentives, inner city congestion charge exemption and exceptionally low running costs.
The new Flying Spur delivers a combined
cycle fuel economy of 19.2 mpg (14.7 litres / 100 km), and CO2 emissions of 343 g / km — impressive figures for a 12 - cylinder ultra-luxury, high performance sedan.
Reflecting the improvements in efficiency, the Continental GT and GT Speed now feature a combined
cycle fuel economy of 19.5 mpg (14.5 litres / 100 km) and CO2 emissions of 338 g / km (subject to certification)-- outstanding figures for a 12 - cylinder grand tourer.
Meanwhile, the GTC has a combined
cycle fuel economy of 19.0 mpg (14.9 litres / 100 km) and CO2 emissions of 347 g / km.
Mercedes claims combined
cycle fuel economy of 34.1 mpg on the European test cycle, which typically delivers higher numbers than the U.S. test.
The new Flying Spur V8 S returns a combined
cycle fuel economy of 10.9 L / 100 km (25.9 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 254 g / km.
Coupled to a six - speed manual gearbox, and with a combined
cycle fuel economy of 6.3 litres / 100 km and CO2 emissions of just 165g / km.
In the Macan Turbo, this results in an official 0 - 62 mph time of 4.8 sec (or 4.6 sec when ordered with an optional Sport Chrono package) and a 165 mph top speed together with combined
cycle fuel economy of 31.7 mpg.
Not exact matches
The energy crisis gave way to an endless
cycle of ups and downs, with sales bottoming out anytime
fuel prices soared or the
economy tanked.
Nor have we yet deployed a comprehensive set
of policies to support the rebalancing
of the U.S.
economy toward a growth path based more on business investment, trade and broad - based income gains than the type
of asset price gains and credit -
fuelled consumption, which dominated the last business
cycle.
When run in Europe's standardized
fuel economy and emissions test
cycle, the Flextreme is expected to produce less than 60 grams
of carbon dioxide per mile.
The official
fuel economy figure
of 94.1 e-mpg (2.5 L / 100 km) on the European test
cycle also makes it more economical than its predecessor.
It hits sixty two seconds quicker and also delivers 1 mpg better on each
of the EPA
fuel economy cycles (estimated 19/24 for front - wheel - drive Escape V - 6 models, 18/23 for all - wheel - drive V - 6 models.)
Using a modified, Atkinson -
cycle version
of the new 2.5 - liter, it's also quicker than last year's 2.3 - liter Hybrid while offering similar
fuel economy.
Power too is unchanged, meaning 276bhp from the familiar 2.0 TFSI power unit, a 0 - 62mph dash
of 5.7 seconds with the DSG transmission and up to 44.1 mpg on the combined
fuel economy cycle.
Looking at the numbers; Saving 10 - percent on
fuel for a vehicle that gets only 8 mpg over a yearly driving
cycle of 40,000 miles is almost eight times more valuable than increasing the
fuel economy of a vehicle getting 30 mpg that is driven only 20,000 miles per year.
A full hybrid version follows later, but until then the green flag will be waved by the ML250 Bluetec, which boasts the combination
of 201 and 368 lb ft
of torque, along with
fuel economy of 47mpg on the official combined
cycle.
A dash to 62 mph now takes 4.2 seconds (versus 3.5 seconds to 60 mph with dual - clutch onboard), with a combined
fuel economy of 14.9 l / 100 km (15.79 mpg) on the Euro
cycle.
Bye - bye 40 mpg: Hyundai and Kia are lowering the
fuel economy ratings
of some 900,000 vehicles due to a «procedural error» made during the Environmental Protection Agency's testing
cycle.
Details
of the autumn upgrade are understood to include a new 2.0 - litre diesel engine, codenamed Panther, which will be EU6d - compliant for the new WLTP driving
cycle, with its real - world emissions and
fuel economy testing, plus a new interior and tweaks to the exterior styling.
In highway
cycles or commutes with infrequent stops, including the route we put the Mazda3 through over the course
of a weekend, i - Stop fails to return any notable
fuel economy averages.
This Macan S Diesel has a claimed
fuel economy figure
of 19 kmpl in the UK
cycle which is impressive.
The BMW 116d powered by a 2 - litre four - cylinder 85 kW / 115 bhp diesel engine is available both in a 5 - door and a 3 - door version and, with a
fuel consumption
of 4.5 litres / 100 km in the EU test
cycle, it offers better
fuel economy than any other model
of this series.
From a
fuel economy point
of view these units do well, with the 1.3 - litre MultiJet II turning in a 56.5 mpg showing on the combined
cycle.
A misfire is when the combustion
cycle of your engine is interrupted, causing a sudden and severe loss
of power while dramatically reducing
fuel economy and increasing emissions.
The Kia Niro will combine a stylish SUV design with greater
fuel economy than its rivals, with a target CO2 emissions rating
of under 90 g / km (combined, based on the New European Driving
Cycle).
This is a surprisingly pleasant hybrid system that delivers more than acceptable acceleration — with a 0 to 62mph time rated at 8.7 seconds — and strong
fuel economy: the equivalent
of just over 28 imperial mpg on the US EPA's city test
cycle, and better than 42mpg on its highway
cycle.
Porsche's E-Hybrid system means plug - in capability for the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid, along with electric range
of 30 miles under the New European Drive
Cycle testing, the equivalent
of US EPA
fuel economy testing.
The Mazda Demio SKYACTIV - G will achieve
fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (70.6 mpg US, 3.3 L / 100 km) on the 10 - 15
cycle without any assistance from an electric motor.
The Kiyora Concept uses a 1.3 - liter version
of the new SKY - G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves
fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10 - 15
cycle.
At the pump this amounts to a combined
cycle fuel economy number
of 5.3 L / 100 km on a diet
of 95 - 98 RON premium unleaded, while against the stop watch it's a 8.5 sec dash to 100km / h.
Fuel economy has not yet been announced by Mercedes - Benz or the EPA, but my miles per gallon averaged in the low 20s during a testing
cycle consisting mostly
of flowing, steady speed driving in the North Georgia mountains.
HYBRID POWERTRAIN For fans
of both performance and
fuel economy, the GS 450h hybrid's Atkinson -
cycle 3.5 - liter V6 and electric motor is a win - win.
Fuel economy's good too: both return upwards
of 38mpg on the combined
cycle — not bad for an SUV.
The ES 300h combines a 2.5 - liter Atkinson
cycle four - cylinder gasoline engine with an electric motor powered by a nickel metal hydride battery for a total system power
of 218 metric horsepower and a average
fuel economy of 4.7 l / 100 km.
The ADR combined
cycle fuel economy number is listed at a lean 5.4 L / 100 km with CO2 emissions
of 143g / km.
It delivers 0 - 62 mph acceleration
of 8.2 seconds, a top speed
of 129 mph and combined
fuel economy of 50.0 mpg (US) in manual form in the European test
cycle.
At the same time, it is claimed to return combined
fuel economy of 39.9 mpg (US) on the European
cycle.
The 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid (earlier post) is EPA - rated at 46 mpg (5.11 l / 100 km) combined, 47 mpg city and 46 mpg highway; the powertrain shares the transmission architecture with the 2016 Chevrolet Volt extended range electric vehicle (EREV), but includes changes to optimize the system for engine - driven charge - sustaining operation in the range
of conditions represented by the US EPA 5
cycle fuel economy tests.
While Atkinson's original design is no more than a historical curiosity, many modern engines use unconventional valve timing to produce the effect
of a shorter compression stroke / longer power stroke, thus realizing the
fuel economy improvements the Atkinson
cycle can provide.
Add it all up and the Civic Hybrid now finishes the EPA's test
cycle with a rated
fuel economy of 44 mpg city, 44 mpg highway, and 44 mpg combined.
The updated Demio 13C - V Smart Edition II features a rear roof spoiler, undercover, and with a 0.4 km / L improvement in
fuel economy, now achieves a rating
of 20.6 km / L under Japan's JC08 mode test
cycle.
Known as the ES 300h, the ES hybrid will have a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder Atkinson
cycle engine and is expected to earn EPA
fuel economy ratings
of approximately 40 mpg city, 39 mpg highway and 39 mpg combined.
Enhanced aerodynamic performance through the employment
of a rear roof spoiler and undercover result in a 0.4 km / L improvement
of fuel economy from 20.2 km / L to 20.6 km / L under Japan's JC08 mode test
cycle.
This version delivers an impressive average
fuel economy in the EU test
cycle of 62.8 mpg imp and CO2 emissions
of 119 gr / km.
Year: 2017 Make: Toyota Model: RAV4 Hybrid Trim: XLE Engine: 2.5 L Atkinson -
Cycle 16 - Valve DOHC with Dual VVT - i Four - Cylinder, Two 650V Electric Motors Driveline: CVT, AWD Horsepower @ RPM: 150 @ 5,700 (Gas), 105 kW (Front Electric Motor), 50 kW (Rear Electric Motor), 194 (Combined Output) Torque @ RPM: 152 @ 4,400 (Gas)
Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - 34/30/32 Curb Weight: 3,925 lbs Location
of Manufacture: Obu, Aichi, Japan Base Price: $ 29,030 As Tested Price: $ 31,965 (Includes $ 940.00 Destination Charge)
In the EU test
cycle, the new BMW 328i Touring records average
fuel consumption
of only 6.8 litres per 100 kilometres (41.5 mpg), allowing it to better the
economy of the outgoing 160 kW / 218 hp BMW 325i Sport Wagon by a full 10 per cent.
Featuring a 2.5 - liter four - cylinder Atkinson
cycle engine, the ES 300h hybrid is expected to earn an EPA
fuel economy rating
of approximately 40 mpg US (5.9 L / 100 km) combined city / highway.
Like the BMW 520d Sedan, the BMW 518d Sedan records impressive average
fuel economy in the EU test
cycle of 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres (62.8 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions
of 119 grams per kilometre.
Power for the Tacoma comes from a 3.5 - liter V6 that uses the Atkinson
cycle (which Toyota makes use
of in their Prius hybrid) to trade power for
fuel economy.